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Children live in a world in which science has tremendous importance. During 'JE`(xD
their lifetimes it will affect them more and more. In time, many of them will work at G~a
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jobs that depend heavily on science --- for example, concerning energy sources, n( yn<
pollution control, highway safety, wilderness conservation, and population growth, f
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and population growth. As taxpayers they will pay for scientific research and 0Mm)`!TLSW
exploration. And, as consumers, they will be bombarded (受到轰击) by advertising, oZgjQM$YP
much of which is said to be based on science. %wy .TN
Therefore, it is important that children, the citizens of the future, become Sz`,X0a
functionally acquainted with science---- with the process and spirit of science, as well ? OM!+O
as with its facts and principles. Fortunately, science has a natural appeal for TIDO@ NwF
youngsters. They can relate it to so many things that they encounter ---- flashlights, ^^$s%{ep"
tools, echoes, and rainbows. "(O>=F&
Besides, science is an excellent medium for teaching far more than content. It (?c"$|^ J
can help pupils learn to think logically, to organize and analyse ideas. It can provide CAhXQ7w'Z
practice in communication skills and mathematics. In fact, there is no area of the Zu [su
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curriculum to which science cannot contribute, whether it be geography, history, Yj49t_$b
language arts, music, or art! U8?mc
Above all, good science teaching leads to what might be called a “scientific q|(HsLs
attitude.” Those who possess it seek answers through observing, experimenting, and va@Lz&sAE%
reasoning, rather than blindly accepting the pronouncements of others. They weigh N4!O.POP
evidence carefully and reach conclusions with caution. While respecting the opinions ZY+ qA
of others, they expect honesty, accuracy, and objectivity and are on guard against I\ob7X'Xu!
hasty judgments and sweeping generalizations. All children should be developing this CD~.z7,LC
approach to solving problems, but it cannot be expected to appear automatically with #X
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the mere acquisition of information. Continual practice, through guided participation, 0GeTS Fj
is needed. (293 words) 8l`*]1.W<
36. One of the reasons why science is important for children is that many of them VTE .^EK!
will _____. %h!B^{0
A. work in scientific research institutions UaeXY+O
B. work at jobs closely related to science C. make the final decision in matters ~]2K ^bh8&
concerning science ?e 4/p
D. be fund-raisers for scientific research and exploration rx|pOz,:
37. There is no doubt that children like learning science because_____. /\n- P'}
A. science is linked with many of the things they meet B. science is a very easy ? =Kduef
subject for them to learn tWc Hb #
C. they encounter the facts and principles of science daily D. they are familiar s$j,9uRr
with the process and spirit of science dy[X3jQB
38. Pupils can learn logical thinking while _____. 6'f; -2
A. practicing communication skills ~t~|"u"P
B. studying geography |A(Iti{v
C. taking art courses e a U
D. learning science 39. People with a scientific attitude ____. 5b7RY V
A. are ready to accept the pronouncements of others $F.a><1rY
B. tend to reach conclusions with certainty }jPSUdo
C. are aware that others are likely to make hasty judgments %?/X=}sE
D. seek truth through observation , experimentation and reasoning 40. In the JucY[`|JV
passage the writer seems to ______. OY({.uV dX
A. prove that science is a successful course in school >H ,*H;6
B. point out that science as a course is now poorly taught in school 9M c ae 31
C. suggest that science should be included in the school curriculum D. predict 1$ {SRU7l
that children who learn science will be good scientists BZ^}J!Q'*
36-40 B A D D C
